1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. (283 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Corvette | Cayman |
Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4638 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1306 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2416 mm |